Clippers Set Franchise Playoff Records for Points and Margin of Victory

On the heels of a tightly contested loss in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Clippers responded by demolishing their in-state foes by a lopsided score of 138-98 in Game 2 on Monday. In doing so, the Clippers set franchise single-game playoff records for both points scored (138) and margin of victory (40), per ESPN Stats & Info.

Much of the Clippers' early onslaught was led by power forward Blake Griffin. Unlike Game 1—when Griffin played just 19 minutes before fouling out—the All-Star dominated to the tune of 21 first-half points, including numerous thundering dunks.

By halftime, Los Angeles already boasted a 67-41 lead.

Coming out of intermission, the Clippers extended their advantage by capitalizing on transition opportunities opened by the Warriors' many turnovers and long-range misses.

With a comfortable 32-point cushion at the end of three quarters, the Clippers already had five players reach double figures in scoring.